The Promoter
The promoter is MCV Competitions Ltd. All references to “the Promoter” refer to MCV Competitions Ltd.
Registered address: 30a Armaghbreague Rd, Tassagh, Armagh, BT60 2NS.
Contact email: [email protected]
These terms and conditions apply to all competitions operated by the Promoter through its website and/or mobile application (“Website” and “App”).
The Competition
2.1. These terms apply to every competition listed on the Website or App.
2.2. Each entry requires payment through our online checkout (“Online Entry Route”), unless you choose to enter for free using the postal entry method described in section 3.9 (“Postal Entry Route”). Anyone who submits an entry through either method is referred to as an “Entrant”.
2.3. International Entrants must ensure that entering is legal in their own jurisdiction. By entering, you confirm your participation does not violate any local laws. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for unlawful entries in other territories.
How to Enter
3.1. Competitions open from the date/time displayed on the Website/App (“Published Date”) and close on the stated end date/time (“Closing Date”). All times follow the London, UK timezone.
3.2. The Promoter may amend the Closing Date or correct a Published Date if necessary for fairness. Any change will be reflected on the Website/App and Entrants will be notified by email.
3.3. Entries received outside the Published Date and Closing Date may be disqualified without refund. Postal entries arriving within 72 hours after the Closing Date may receive a site credit equal to the cost of an online entry, for use in future competitions.
3.4. Entering via the Online Entry Route:
Draw-Based Competitions:
(1) Visit the Website/App and view the competition question if applicable.
(2) Select your answer if applicable and choose the number of entries.
(3) Complete the online entry form and checkout.
(4) Complete payment to receive confirmation.
Instant Win Competitions:
(1) Visit the competition page.
(2) Select the number of entries you wish to purchase.
(3) Complete the checkout and payment.
(4) You will receive your ticket.
(5) You may instantly win based on your ticket result.
3.5. All entries must be submitted in English.
3.6. The Promoter will email confirmation of entries and ticket numbers.
3.7. The Promoter is not responsible for entries lost, delayed, incomplete, or corrupted due to technical issues of any kind.
3.8. By registering an account and entering a competition, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
3.9. Entering via the Postal Entry Route:
(a) Send an unenclosed postcard via first or second class post to:
MCV Competitions Ltd – Free Entry, 30a Armaghbreague Rd, Tassagh, Armagh, BT60 2NS.
(b) The postcard must include:
– Full name
– Full address
– Email address and phone number
– The name of the competition
– Your answer to any competition question if applicable
(c) For Instant Win Competitions, you must register an account on the Website/App before posting. If a valid postal entry is received, site credit equal to an online entry fee will be added to your account.
(d) Illegible or incomplete entries will be void.
(e) Each free entry must be posted separately. Bulk entries count as one entry.
(f) By sending a postal entry, you confirm you are eligible and accept these terms.
(g) Draw-Based Competition postal entrants will receive ticket confirmation by email. Instant Win postal entrants will receive equivalent site credit.
(h) Personal details on the postcard must match the registered account details.
Choosing a Winner
4.1. All valid entries for a Draw-Based Competition will be entered into a random draw on the Closing Date (“Draw Date”).
4.2. Entrant names and ticket numbers will be placed into a spreadsheet for the draw. Live draws will show this spreadsheet on screen. Automated draws use the Mersenne Twister algorithm.
4.3. If a draw is disrupted or inconclusive, the Promoter may rerun it using the same or an alternative random method.
Instant Win Competitions
4.4. Each Entrant is assigned a random ticket. Winning tickets are randomly selected before the Published Date. Any end-of-competition prizes are drawn using the Draw-Based method.
How Draws Are Conducted
4.5. Live draws: A draw is valid if the equipment functions without interruption. Unsold numbers drawn will result in the machine being re-spun until a sold number is produced.
Automated draws: Winners are selected using the Mersenne Twister algorithm.
Eligibility
5.1. Competitions are open to anyone aged 18 or over who resides in a country where it is lawful to enter and lawful for the Promoter to award the prize. Excluded individuals include:
(a) Employees of the Promoter
(b) Employees of suppliers or agents professionally connected with the competition
(c) Immediate household members of the above
5.2. Proof of eligibility may be required. Failure to provide proof within 21 days may result in disqualification.
5.3. The Promoter will not accept:
(a) Automated entries
(b) Entries submitted by agents or syndicates
(c) Incomplete entries
5.4. The Promoter may disqualify an Entrant if:
(a) They breach these terms
(b) They act fraudulently or attempt to circumvent rules
(c) It is or becomes illegal to award them the prize
(d) They tamper with the Website/App
(e) They post offensive or inappropriate content on the Promoter’s social media
5.5. Refunds are only granted in exceptional circumstances at the Promoter’s discretion. No refund will be given if the Entrant later discovers they were not eligible or if they are disqualified.
5.6. Entrants may enter as many times as permitted by the entry limit. Only one account per household is allowed.
The Prize
6.1. Prize details are listed on each competition page.
6.2. Non-cash prizes are subject to availability and may be substituted with prizes of equal or greater value.
6.3. The Promoter does not guarantee the accuracy or condition of prize descriptions.
6.4. If the prize is a vehicle:
(a) It will include a valid MOT if legally required.
(b) Insurance is not included.
(c) The Winner is responsible for safe operation and compliance with laws.
(d) Road tax is not included.
(e) The Winner must provide their own safety equipment.
6.5. Additional conditions may apply to certain prizes as stated on the Website/App.
6.6. Prizes may be provided by third-party suppliers.
6.7. The Promoter may offer a cash alternative if a prize becomes unavailable or unavoidable circumstances arise.
6.8. Prizes are non-transferable.
6.9. Any costs not included within the prize description are the Winner’s responsibility.
Winners
7.1. The Promoter’s decision is final.
7.2. For live draws, the Winner’s name may be announced.
7.3. Draw-Based winners will be contacted as soon as possible by telephone or email. Instant Win winners will receive automatic email notification. Site credit prizes will be applied to the account automatically.
7.4. If a Winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 21 days, an Alternate Winner will be selected. The Alternate Winner also has 21 days to accept.
7.5. Winners of high-value prizes may be required to provide proof of identity and address. Failure to verify may result in disqualification.
7.6. The Promoter may publish the Winner’s name unless the Winner objects.
7.7. If you object to your details being published, you must notify the Promoter before the Closing Date. The Promoter may still need to disclose details to the Advertising Standards Authority if requested.
Claiming the Prize
8.1. Prizes must be claimed personally.
8.2. Entrants must keep their account details up to date. If details change within 10 days of the Closing Date, the Promoter may still use previous details for contacting the Winner.
8.3. Cash prizes will be transferred to the Winner’s nominated bank account. Proof of ownership of the account may be required.
8.4. The Promoter is not responsible if a Winner is unable to take up a prize.
8.5. Vehicle prizes will be transferred to the Winner using the V5 once eligibility checks are complete.
Limitation of Liability
The Promoter is responsible only for losses that are foreseeable consequences of its breach or negligence. The Promoter is not responsible for losses that were not foreseeable at the time of entry.
Data Protection and Publicity
10.1. Personal data provided by Entrants will be used for administering competitions and managing prizes, in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy.
10.2. Any submitted content may be used for reasonable publicity unless you opt out.
10.3. You may request removal of your personal data, but this will withdraw your entries and no refund will be issued.
General
11.1. The Promoter may amend these terms from time to time. The latest version will appear on the Website/App.
11.2. The Promoter may refuse entry if it believes an Entrant has breached these terms.
11.3. The Promoter may cancel a competition at any time. Entry fees will be refunded if a competition is cancelled. The Promoter has no further liability thereafter.
11.4. Competitions are not sponsored or endorsed by Meta, Apple, Google, or any other third party.
11.5. These terms are governed by English law. Entrants retain protections under their local mandatory laws.
11.6. The courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction unless the Entrant resides in an EU member state and chooses their local courts.
11.7. Entrants should keep a copy of these terms for future reference.